Abbott Collection of Naval Aviation Paintings, October 23-November 15, 1944
Scope and Contents
An exhibition of about 170 paintings by 7 American artists tracing the story of the Navy aviation program, from pre-flight training through combat action in the Pacific during World War II. The works were commissioned by the Abbott Laboratories with the purpose of presenting the activities of the navy to the public. The collection was then gifted to the U.S. Navy and was soon to be included in the Navy’s War Museum. Additionally, an exhibition of photographs of naval aviation by Edward J. Steichen were shown.
The exhibition records span 11 folders and include an exhibition description, artist biographies, publicity information, radio programming information, registration receipts, planning correspondence, lender correspondence, general correspondence, planning notes, and collateral. A copy of the exhibition catalog and a copy of The Bulletin of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor which covers the exhibition are in the catalog collection.
Dates
- Creation: October 23-November 15, 1944
Creator
- Abbott Laboratories (Sponsor, Organization)
- United States Navy (Lender, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
At this time, the exhibition records are unavailable to the public and will only be made available to FAMSF staff upon request.
Biographical / Historical
Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States. The company was founded by Chicago physician Wallace Calvin Abbott in 1888 to formulate known drugs; today, it sells medical devices, diagnostics, branded generic medicines and nutritional products.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_Laboratories
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span 11 folders plus a catalog.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
An exhibition of about 170 paintings by 7 American artists tracing the story of the Navy aviation program, commissioned by the Abbott Laboratories. Photographs of naval aviation by Edward J. Steichen were also shown. The exhibition records span 11 folders plus a catalog.
Arrangement
The materials are separated by content and type and organized chronologically.
Separated Materials
The exhibition catalog is housed in the Legion of Honor Exhibition Catalog collection in box 4.
The Bulletin of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Vol. 2, No. 7 is housed in box 2; other copies are available in the archives.
Subject
- Baer, Howard, 1907-1986 (Artist, Person)
- Benney, Robert, 1904-2001 (Artist, Person)
- Dehn, Adolph, 1895-1968 (Artist, Person)
- Freeman, Don, 1907-1958 (Artist, Person)
- Hirsch, Joseph, 1910-1981 (Artist, Person)
- Schreiber, Georges, 1904-1977 (Artist, Person)
- Smith, Lawrence Beall, 1909-1995 (Artist, Person)
- Steichen, Edward, 1879-1973 (Artist, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco California 94118 USA